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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Clermont-Ferrand

Saint-Genès-Champanelle

Lake Aydat – Menhir de Fohet loop from Fontfreyde

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Bike touring routes & trails

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Clermont-Ferrand

Saint-Genès-Champanelle

Lake Aydat – Menhir de Fohet loop from Fontfreyde

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Lake Aydat – Menhir de Fohet loop from Fontfreyde

03:24

49.1km

820m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 31, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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5.39 km

Lake Aydat

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Aydat Lake is the largest natural lake in the Auvergne department with an area of 65 hectares. It is located 850 m above sea level.

There is a great place to have a coffee next to the lake.

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8.07 km

Beautiful view of Lake Aydat

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You'll want to stop here and take time to appreciate this view of the lake. She is simply breathtaking!

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10.0 km

Menhir de Fohet

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The Fohet Menhir, or Pierre-Longue lying menhir, is a 4.75m high menhir that has remained lying on the ground for a long time. Lying thus, it once served as a …

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36.0 km

The Monne Gorges

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Deep gorge, great to ride for cyclists on the descent and ascent. Little traffic, very scenic. At the bridge there is a very idyllic, easy camping option.

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47.2 km

Lac de la Cassière

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Much smaller but quieter and less touristy than Lake Aydat, great picnic tables.

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49.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

2.66 km

2.63 km

1.60 km

Surfaces

43.1 km

3.06 km

2.66 km

169 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (750 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

12°C

4°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Lake Aydat – Menhir de Fohet loop from Fontfreyde

Lake Aydat

Beautiful view of Lake Aydat

Menhir de Fohet

The Monne Gorges

Lac de la Cassière

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